Byker Road Bridge
Introduction
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Byker Road Bridge
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 28 Mar 2010
The road bridge over the Ouse Burn was constructed in 1878 to overcome the need to descend and ascend the steep sides of the valley. A toll was charged for its use until 1895. Tyne and Wear HER (1945): Byker Road Bridge http://www.twsitelines.info
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Image Location
Latitude
54.975774
Longitude
-1.591119